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An unbelievably delusional rant from climate cultists at the Associated Press. Having a dog is one of the WORST contributors to climate change, they say. Because dogs eat meat, and we have to get meat from farm animals. Ignore the fact that dogs love us. And that we love them. Forget that dogs make us happy. And that families & societies with high rates of dog ownership are healthier, wealthier, and more cohesive. You don’t even need stats for that. Open your eyes. But no. Sacrifice man’s best friend on the altar of climate hysteria. Ignore the simple reality that technology solves almost every climate change concern. Despicable and sad. If you rely on these clowns for your news, please expand your information diet.

AP News

People often miscalculate climate choices, a study says. One surprise is owning a dog

It turns out many Americans misjudge which personal behaviors contribute most to climate change.

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